Development of an innovative process for the up-cycling of concrete waste

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21-06-2017

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Abstract

This study investigates the efficiency of electrodynamic fragmentation (EDF) technology for the up-cycling of concrete waste. Tests were performed at a continuous production scale at various operating conditions and showed that high liberation and recovery rates of aggregates were obtained after just one treatment step performed at 1 kWh/t. These results confirmed then the potential of EDF for the selective recovery of the natural aggregates contained in concrete waste.